Pulse Kids offers a weekly, relaxing and fun space where children aged 7-11 with additional needs can meet, express themselves and thrive through music and movement.
- Play music and movement games
- Explore instruments, sounds and rhythms
- Create and record your own songs
- Feel supported in our space
What do we mean by additional needs? All children can have additional needs at times. For Pulse Kids this could be anything to do with their development, learning, communication, behaviour, emotional wellbeing or something else. Needs could be something happening in their life which are affects their capacity to participate in other activities. Please email us below to discuss if you have any questions.
Created in collaboration with Southmead Development Trust, Pulse Kids is a weekly group. It is a space to make music, explore sounds and rhythms and play movement games, in a supportive, relaxed environment. Pulse Kids develops skills like empathy, communication, interpersonal skills and confidence.
Registration is currently via referral only.
Read more about the project and its impact here
Presented by Bristol Beacon
In partnership with Southmead Development Trust and funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation
Ages: 7 – 11
Drop off: 16:00
Start: 16:15
Finish: 17:15
Open to all abilities. No musical or movement experience needed. Please note that registration is via referral only.
What happens in a session?
During the session you might:
- Make music with instruments and singing
- Move your body to music
- Relax, listen and breathe
Joining a Pulse session
If you feel that your child, a family member or a child you support would benefit from joining our Pulse sessions, please contact your link worker at your local GP surgery for more information on referral.
For any questions, please contact us via the link below.
I can’t put into words how much of a positive impact this group has made for my daughter and myself! Transitional for sure! After each session she would stay in blissful state of joy and happiness and I wouldn’t expect that at all. We discovered her voice abilities thanks to all those playful times and she wants learn an instrument.”
Parent
The venue
Beacon Music Centre
Getting to the venue
Location: Beacon Music Centre is located on Stanton Road in Southmead.
Address: Beacon Music Centre, Stanton Rd, Bristol BS10 5SJ
Bicycle
Bicycle racks are available in the Beacon Music Centre car park to the left of the main entrance. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking:
Beacon Music Centre has an on-site car park which is free to use for visitors.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Beacon Music Centre is outside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. View a map of the Zone and check if your vehicle will be charged.
Bus
The nearest bus stop is Pen Park Road a short distance (200m) away.
Access
Mobility
Beacon Music Centre is an accessible space, with level access and ramps throughout.
Toilets
There are accessible toilets in the centre.
Assistance Dogs
Registered assistance dogs and emotional support animals are welcome.
Hearing Facility
There is no induction loop facility at this venue.
Join our access register to help us, help you to have an enjoyable visit.
Be Creative
Be Creative
We believe in the power of music to inspire, teach and transform lives. Learn an instrument, join an ensemble, access artist mentorship opportunities.
More community programmes
More community programmes
Our community programmes – Creative Health & Wellbeing, Care Experienced Young People, Music & Disability, Festivals & Events – bring people together through the power of music.
Music & Disability
Music & Disability
Championing diversity within the music sector and creating opportunities for underrepresented musicians.
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